A/N: Second chapter! Remember, this is only a two-shot!
"Dobe, how long are you gonna stand there staring?" Sasuke asked, impatience lacing his voice.
A part of Naruto wanted to say, "For as long as I possibly can..." which in truth, scared him. Taking several deep breaths, he repressed the feelings that stormed his heart. Hoping fervently that the darkness of the night, hid the bright-red blush dusting his cheeks.
'What is the wrong with you, Naruto? It's only Sasuke! The same Sasuke you've known since forever!'
"I'm coming, asshole, don't get your panties in a knot!" Naruto retorted, stumbling towards his best friend.
'Yes, best friend. Just my best friend. Nothing more.'
For reasons unknown, the thought of Sasuke being nothing more than just his best friend saddened him. Sighing, Naruto tripped for a second time as he made his way through the messy backyard path.
'Walking would be so much more easier if my goddamn knees would stop shaking!!'
Naruto was refusing to look him in the eye, Sasuke noticed. Otherwise he wouldn't have found the ground so interesting. Then again, this is the dobe we're talking about. Maybe he had some completely moronic reason as to why he's staring at the floor. Still, it wouldn't hurt to ask right? Right?
"You okay?" Sasuke asked, arching an eyebrow when the blonde finally reached him. "You seem a little red. You don't have a fever or anything?"
"No, no! I'm fine." Naruto mumbled, chuckling nervously.
"You're acting weird, even for you."
"Nevermind that! Now are we going to do this thing or not?"
Frowning in displeasure, Sasuke glared daggers at his best friend. "Hn. Well, first off. The boy places his hands on the girl, like this..."
To indicate his point, Sasuke took Naruto in his arms, causing Naruto to yelp loudly in surprise.
"T-Teme?! Wh-What the hell do you think you're doing?!!" Naruto screeched, trying wriggle himself away from Sasuke's grasp.
At such close proximities, Naruto could feel Sasuke's breath upon his neck, sending shivers up and down his spine. He really expected to turn into Naruto goo any second now.
"Teaching you how to dance, what else? Now pay attention."
Sasuke gently placed his right hand upon Naruto's slender waist while his left hand held the blonde's right.
"This is the proper position a boy will find himself in ballroom dancing, clear?"
"W-Wait a minute! If you're playing the boy here, then what am I? The girl?"
"If you want to learn how to dance? Yes, you shall be the girl."
"But I--"
"Before you can complain, you can play the lead part as soon as you get the hang of the dance. Deal?"
Naruto huffed but none the less nodded. "Deal."
"Good, on to the next step. Naruto, place your left hand on my shoulder."
Gulping, Naruto tried to casually place his slim hand on Sasuke's shoulder. Hoping, for the sake of his dignity, that the teme wouldn't notice how bad he was trembling.
Thankfully,Sasuke didn't notice how bad his blush became, or how fast his heart beat had become. He also didn't seem to notice, and if he did, payed no heed to it, that Naruto's knees had long ago given up on him and that Sasuke was the only one holding him up. The dark-haired boy simply continued with his dancing lesson, a wide smirk, one that could've been mistaken for a smile but Naruto knew Sasuke never smiled, always present on his face. The blonde had a sneaking suspicion that the teme enjoyed the close contact. But why?
It has been one looong week since the start of the dancing lessons, and Naruto grudgingly admitted that Sasuke was a good teacher. In one week, he was able to dance properly, not yet gracefully, but properly. As a matter of fact, just last night, he had never stepped on Sasuke's foot. Not even once, though the bastard did deserve it. Since it was his fault that he kept feeling like goo in his arms!
That odd sensation never left Naruto and it seemed to him that it was gradually growing worse. His stomach was doing flipflops and a warm, fluttering something could be felt deep within his heart. He figured it must be because of how close the two had to be in order to dance. But then, as the week went on, he could barely look at him in the eye without those sensations flooding back. So it must be Sasuke's fault he felt like this. It just has to be. What else could explain it?
Rounding the corner, Naruto spotted his pink-haired date and Rock Lee, one of his friends, talking quietly in the deserted hallway.
'Sakura-chan! She'll clear my head for sure!'
He was about to greet them when his keen ears picked up snippets of their conversation. Ducking behind a long row of lockers, he had never been so thankful yo be so skinny. Naruto was a pretty honest guy and would never go around eavesdropping but the curiosity was too much. What could those two possibly be talking about in a desserted hallway, all alone, by themselves?
"Listen. I like you. I mean I really really like you. So much that I am deeply in love with you. That is why I am asking you, Haruno Sakura to do me the honor of being your prom date."
Sakura's face could rival a tomato with how red it was. She looked so happy, on cloud nine to be exact. And yet, was that sorrow in her eyes?
"I must apologize Lee, but I already have a date. Sorry."
It tore at Sakura's heart at how dejected Lee looked. After all, she did love the guy back. Yes, these four years in high school had definately matured her from that ridiculous, childish crush on Sasuke to the powerful emotions she held for Lee. And really, who could blame her?
Rock Lee was highly respected by everyone, teachers and students alike, despite his severe lacking in fashion. He was cute in his own weird way, once you get past those bushy brows. He was very athletic and played every sport the school had to offer. How he could fit all that into his schedule, no one ever knew. What made him all the more popular was that he was your ideal boyfried. Kind, caring, and a little possesive.
Sakura had first taken interest on him after he had boldly declared his undying devotion towards her. The interest grew to admiration as she began to watch him from afar. Before she knew it, she had fallen out of love with Sasuke and fallen in love with Lee. Still, it wasn't like she could lie to him. No matter how much she loved Lee, she agreed to go to the prom with Naruto. Naruto had been her friend for as long as she could remember. He was constant in her life and was there in her darkest moments. She at the very least owed him this one special night.
It didn't ease the pain though as she watched Lee run far away from her.
"Wait! Lee!" she called after him.
Naruto, meanwhile, had not moved, not an inch, from his position. He saw the whole thing, including how heart-broken Sakura looked and the way she looked at Lee with such...was that love? It must be. Making a decision, he rose up from the spot and quitely approached his prom date.
"Hey, Sakura-chan." Naruto greeted.
Sakura sharply turned around in shock. "Naruto? How long have you been there?"
"Ever since Lee proclaimed his undying love for you."
"Th-This isn't what it looks like!"
Naruto raised an eyebrow, an habit he got from Sasuke. "I think it is. From my standpoint, it looks like your in love with him. Is that true?"
"I-I..." Sakura hung her head. "Yeah, I'm in love with him."
Smiling, Naruto gently raised her chin. "Then go after him. The poor guy must be sobbing his heart out on the football field. If you're lucky, you can get to him before Gai does."
"Why? Aren't you mad? I thought you had a crush me and everything."
"I do, at least I think I still do, but really, my only wish was to make you happy on prom night. I figure you wouldn't be so happy if you went with a guy you didn't love."
"So, you're letting me be Lee's prom date? How noble of you."
"Yeah, that's me. But before you go chasing after him, tell me what's it like to fall in love?"
"Oh, well it's like...It's kinda hard to explain but it's like your stomach does flipflops every time you're around him or when you have this weird warm feeling in your heart. There's much more to do that of course, but you'll have to find out on your own. Why?"
"I just needed answers to some questions I had. Don't you have a boy to chase?"
Smiling, Sakura kissed him upon the cheek, whispering, "Thank you, Naruto."
"No, thank you, Sakura-chan."
Later that night, under the starry night sky, Naruto met up with Sasuke for another dance lesson.
"I saw you in the hallway talking with Sakura. What were guys whispering about?" Sasuke asked off-handedly.
Naruto grinned slyly, "Nothing. Just making some date plans. Why, you curious?"
"No, course not."
"I was just thinking, if you were so curious, why don't get a date for yourself?"
"I don't want a date, dobe."
"Whatever. Suit yourself. Let's just get this over with."
Reaching out his hand, Naruto smiled, appreciating how handsome Sasuke really did look under the moonlight.
'I wonder just when did I...'
"Shall we dance?"
'When did I ever fall in love with you, Uchiha Sasuke?'
A/N: I LIED!!! You here that? The great authoress lied!! There's three chapters not a measley two!